[Analysis of compositions of the essential oil from Curcuma aromatica by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry].

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE: To analyze the compositions of the essential oil from the rhizome of Curcuma aromatica in Guangxi. METHODS: The essential oil from the rhizome of Curcuma aromatica was extrated by steam distillation and analysed by GC-MS. RESULTS: 50 chemical constituents accounting for 93.11% of total content were identified. CONCLUSION: The main components are eucalyptol (53.86%), neocurdione (9.89%), linalool (4.24%), camphor (3.14%), alpha-terpineol (2.94%) and germacrone (2.89%).